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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
The Cause of Manning's Illness.

New YORK, December 23.-A special
from Washington says: The illness OF ex-
Secretary Manning was the result OF bao
drainage in the U. S. Treasury building
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
stabbing ARRAY at Butte.

BUTTE, December 26.- Two young men
who were celebrating Christmas by drink
ing great deal of whiskey, finally got
into an alteration in down town resort,
with the result of one receiving several
stabs in the leg. They give their names
as John Doe and Richard Roe.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
A Fire in Michigan.

MILWAUKEE, December 26.-A special
dispatch says the largest part of Iron
wood, Mich, has been destroyed by fire.
About forty buildings were destroyed
Loss, 100000.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
A Tale Of the Sea, Comprising Chapter q
Accidents.

New YORK, Dec 23.-The story Of the
loss of the American clipper ship Alfred
Watts has just been told by Oscar Linn
and Henry Magnus, the sole survivors OF
a crew of twenty-eight The ship, under
command Of Capt Galerston, left Phlla-
delphia on October 8th, with full cargo
of oil for Japan. On October 18th, a
storm struck the vessel, which ragged for
hours, sweeping the deck clean and tear
ing the yards from the masts. About
noon huge sea boarded the vessel, and
Capt. Galerston and twenty-six men we're
washed away and drowned. The two sur
viving sailors clung to the broken fixtures
of the main deck The main mast snap
ned off close to the deck, and the other
masts followed. The ship began to ILL.,
and soon the decks we're Hooded. Ihe
two men managed to get some BRINE
soaked provisions and little fresh water
from the stores. On November 10th
thirty-two days after the wreck, the shlE
Lizzie Perry, of Yarmouth, took the two
survivors off the water-logged vessel IN al
exhausted condition. The Lizzie Perry
was wrecked few days later on a rec
south of Barbados, but all were saved by
an English steamer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
Instantly Killed.

Special to the River Press.
GREAT FALLS, December A.-Wm.
Schlick was instantly killed this morning
while working on the pile driver. His
wife who resides at Indianola, Iowa, has
been telegraphed as to what disposition
shall be made of the remains.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28

ALBANY, December 26.The funeral of
Daniel Manning will take place tomorrow
afternoon from the residence Of his son.
The remains will be viewed BY the personal
friends of the deceased tomorrow from 8
to II a. m. The President and members
of the cabinet will be the guests OF COVER
nor Hill. At st. Pauls church the regular
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
Approaching Deaths Door.

ALBANY, December 23.-At noon it was
believed that Mr.. Manning would survive
the day. He had frightened up a little
and regained consciousness.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
Death of Ex-secretary Manning.

ALBANY, N. Y, December "a Ex-sec-
retary Manning passed quietly away at
1:30 this afternoon without a struggle.
In his last moments his bedside was sur
rounded by his family and a few intimate
friends.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
Australian Sporting Notes.

svnNpv Dec. 23.-The Hanlan-T -Trickett
boat race IS fixed for May Sd, 1888. Han
Ian challenges Bubear to two maCcnes' 10
take place in England IN september neAO
for $500 a side.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
Growing Weaker.

ALBANY. December 23-Manning's con-
dition shows no change except that he is
grower weaker.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
Marks Of Respect.

WASHINGTON, December a. The Presi-
dent this afternoon ordered all flags on
public buildings at half mast out Of re-
spect to Manning's memory.
Secretary Fairchild has ordered the q
S., Treasury building draped in mourning
for the period Of thirty days and that Il
shall be closed on the day of the funeral
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
SANTA CLAUS ON THE WING.
THE CHURCHES.

AS Is usual, the various churches Of.
Benton have provided Christmas trees for
the children of their respective Sunday
schools, and before this issue appears III
print the happy exercises will either be IL
progress, or have terminated A reporter
of the Press called this morning at
THE EPISCOPAL
chapel and found a company OF ladies'
busily employed in putting the finishing
touches on magnificent tree. From its
emerald branches were suspended nu-
merous dolls attired in bright array, while
chains of pop corn swung in graceful fea
toons, from limb to limb. Many Other
tempting prizes were to be seen, but it Is
not yet tirae for us to betray the secrets ot
Santa Claus, and tell what they were, or
who will receive them Prof. banks kind
" furnished the following interesting
programme Of exercises which will be ren
dered. Song by children in the chancel
room darkened, Holy Night, and Silver
Night, followed by Christmas Chimes
sung by children while marching through
the aisles, after which will be rendered the
carol, Sing Ye Christians. The address
will be delivered by Mrs. ]. J. Kennedy
after which the distribution of presents
will occur The programme will occup,
about an hour and close with Christina
Carol.
PROGRAMME OF THE M. E. SUNDAY scHo0s
AT7P.M.
. Opening hymn, 'Antioch." Prayer b
Rev. F. A. Riggin. Recitation "Santi
Claus" by Julia Davis. Recitation, "Oa
Christmas" Laura Lepper Recitation
"Christmas Day." Harry Riggin. Recita
ton, ''Our Wonderful House," Roy ar
Nellie Fish. Song, "Christ Arose." j.
choir. Recitation, sChild's World" Ros
Lepper. Song, Beautiful Little Hands,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28
Another Pioneer Gone.

Special to the River Press.
HELENA, December 27.-John FL. Ming
died at five o'clock this morning.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28

Fine Book and Job Printing 0 specially
at the RIVER Press Office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1887-12-28

Fine Book and Job Printing a specially
at the RIVER Pass Office.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04
Religious Notes.

Revival services are I'm progress this
week at Broad-street Methodist church
Park-Place church, and the Laurel-street
church
Two persons were received Sunday
morning at Union-Station, and two at
Centenary church
A very large congregation at Laurel
street church Sunday night heard Rev
William p Wrights special sermon on
the death of young Harrison, who was
found dead in the dock The preacher
made It uncomfortable TO the members OF
his audience, who voted for and patron
lied the liquor saloons.
Rev. ID. G.. G.. Butts is TO assist the
pastor of Park Place i'm his revival meet
ings this week.
Dr. Sledd is expected to preach at the
anniversary of the Women's Missionary
Societies October 18TH on Woman 5
Work i'm the Church. II is understood
that the Doctor fayors allowing women
To preach without orders.
Rev. William Munford preached in the
chapel of the Soldiers Home Sunday
afternoon
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04

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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04

Annual Election of Oncers Action of the
Mceiing Nesterday.

Annual Election of onlcers action OF the
Meeting Yesterday.
Yesterday was the annual election of
officers of the Tobacco Exchange and a
full meeting was present, Mr.. CHARLES
Watkins, president in the chair. Gen
cral Peyton Wise was acting, by request,
as secretary.
The president and vice-president, Dr.
r. n. Patterson, hold over tin next OctO
ber.
Mr.. G. Mcleod was elected secretary
and treasurer on the fourth ballot over
three competitors This election con-
sumed so much time that the meeting
was much reduced before other import
ant matters could be considered
The old Arbitration Committee and
Board of Managers were continued with
ont any new names being proposed.
General PeytOn Wise was made inspec-
tor of leaf tobacco by acclamation.
Mes-rs. r. A. Trice and John Powell
present incumbents, were elected auc.
tioncers without opposition.
The secretary and treasurer was re-
Quircd 20 give bond for $500 for the
faithful performance of his duties.
Mr. James J.. Jones offered a resOlu-
tion looking 10 the repeal of the tax,
which was unanimously carried
Colonel Barksdale ondeavored to have
the rules suspended to get In resolution
to give the secretary and treasurer addi-
ti0nal duties Of importance TO the trade.
but the chair ruled the motion out Be
fore the business cut out was half over
there was no quorum, so great deal
was left undone simply because Of gen.
eral lack of interest in such matters of
vast importance That there is great
deal of reform needed In our Exchange
rules no one will deny There was
nothing doing in business on Change,
only some lockers after the Burley
stock. Western reports are all higher
on dark and bright leaf of last week,
with large sales.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
CURRENT EVENTS or INTEREST AT
HOME AND ABROAD.
Reception OF the President In It. Louis.
Annual Convention OF the knights Of
Labor Desperate Career of Runaway
Engine Items from ali Quarters

ST. Louis. October 3.-Till this morn
ing the President has been the guest OF
Mayor Francis, butto-dsy and tomorrow
he belongs TO the people Fairer wealth.
er could not be asked The skies are
clear and gentle north winds are suillcien-
tly cold 20 make light oyercoats desirable
The streets, cleaned by last nights show.
er are free from dust. and everywhere
along the line of the Presidents ride to
the fair grounds the sidewalks are crowd
ed 20 their utmost capacity. The Presl-
dents carriage, drawn By a Quartette OF
richly caparisoned, housekeeping black
horses, and followed by five other car
riages, provided for his travelling com
pani0ns and the local committee In
charge, reached the Francis mansion In
Nandeyenter Place few minutes before
10 o'clock Al 1915 the President and
rs Cleveland appeared at the door OF
the mansion and were applauded by The
crowd of ladies' and children that had
gathered In the park in front of the resi-
dence There was noticeable absense
of men and the dresses Of the people in
dicated the preponierance of the better
classes.
Major G. G. Rainevater entered the
carriage with the President and wife,s
i'm few minutes they we're moving brisk
Is toward the fair grounds, escorted by a
a squad of mounted police, and the citi-
zens committee in carriages. Hundreds
Of vehicles crowded with people awaited
ON Grand avenue at the entrance OF Van
de enter place and joined the procession.
which was strung out along the avenue
for more than mile. There was no
noise whatever along the route except the
clatter of horses h0ofs ON the road and
theiramp of ofthousands Of feet upon the
beaten walks No mishap or incident
occurred 20 mar the pleasant morning
and at lO.4j the party arrived at the gate
Oi the fair grounds.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04

anime the parties there who we're seen
by Messrs Wren and TOmlinsOn.
Judge Waddill, counsel for Mr.. Muir
ply, COntended that a trip 10 Washington
was useless, and he was desirous Of placing
his witnesses on the stand; but did
not wish to do 50 until the city had rested
It's case.
After considerable discussion it was
finally decided to examine Mr.. Murphy s
witnesses, and Mr. George Duncan
was called
He testified that on the day when Mr..
Otley was seen by him on the subject OF
his vote on the Pizzini resolution, he was
alone, and Mr. Murphy was not with
him admitted that he wrote an article
in the TruH denying that he had written
and sent the telegram, and making an
attack on Mr.. Otley. He also admitted
that he had been assisted in preparing
such article for the press but declined
to say who rendered him the assistance.
O. by Mr. Crumpl Did you mention
10 any one on the day that you had the
interview with Mr. Otley that YOU had
ascertained how he intended 10 vote on
the Pizzini resolution
A. To the best Of my recollection did
not.
@. Did you see Mr. Murphy that day
A. Probably | did, though / do not re-
member
WISHING TO CONVICT MURPHY.
The investigation was continued at
considerable length, the committee not
adjourning until nearly - o'clock A
number of the witnesses were examined
among whom were Messrs W Desheld
~. W Craig, J w Ryall. Clinton De
priest and Captain Pizzini AT the con-
clusion of their testimony, the committee
came TO the conclusion that nothing had
been brought out To- convict Mr.. Murphy
as the sender Of the forged telegram, but
10 was decided not to make a final report
10 the Council until aftera sub. committee
had gone 10 Washington and made a
still further investigation
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04
rHr LATE MIR. DAVID BRIDGrs.
Enlogy Delivered b, GeneraI reyton Wise

fulogy Delivered by 6enerh fet'"h WISE
Yesterday. at the annual meeting Of
the Tobacco Exchange, a report of whose
proceedings is elsewhere noted General
Peyton Wise. acting secretary and treas
urer, made his report. In concluding he
alluded 20 Mr. David Bridges, late secre-
tary. as follows
In concluding tn report, | shall be
pardoned for alluding briefly to the loss
of him whose chair, by your request, l
fll to-day As his friend, would not
have him back If | could He died full
of years, with the largest measure OF the
respect and affection of those who sur
rounded him, and after a life of Chris
tian manhood. which has already reaped
a higher reward than any which We, or
those more powerful than we in this
world. can bestOw God has chosen for
him as be would have chosen for himself
Let him rest in the bosom OF the Father
His demise, however, cannot fail Ia
touch as nearly i'm lis suggestion that
the generation to which he belonged
and which belonged itself 10 the
halcyon days Of old Virginia, is fast
passing away Positive in his conyic-
tions, and almost dogmatic in the ex-
preston of them, yet not absolutely
closing his ears 10 argument, loving
the old, very dubious about the new
but not incapable Of change quick in
his resentments where disrespect in hi'
view was intended and prompt anC
full Of courage to act upon them
but amenable as a child to affection, anc
curteous, with an infinite, polished cour
tesy TO all proper approaches honest
high-minded, scorning meanness, oul
friend was one Of the truest types Of tha
old school which furnished TO the STATE
i'm time of war the best soldiers the world
ever saw, and in time Of peace the mos
loyal gentlemen. Let us lovingly salut,
the old school. All hail to the new school
Undertaking. neither, but borrowing
from both, we shall find a blended school
whose methods and morals viii make US
strong and prosperous and keep as free.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04
nismarek and Cri.pI.

BERLIN, October 3.-Signor Crispi, The
Italian Prime Minister, has left Fried
richsruhe after having conferred win
Prince Bismarck lie was accompanied
10 the depot by Prince Bismarck and his
son. Count Herbert Bismarck, the lmpe-
rial Foreign Minister, who walked with
him 10 the door OF the saloon carriage
In which he left Count de Launay, the
Italian Ambassador, has also left Fried
richsruhe and returned 10 Berlin.
signor Crispi will now 90 to Vienna
His conference with Prince Bismarck
lasted two days It is understood that
the relations between Germany and Italy
are now on the most cordial footing
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04

Thepresident and directors Of the Rich
mond Male Orphan Asylum have issued an
appeal 20 the public for financial aid TO
the society. The institution has fine
and commodious brick building, costing
about $4,000, which now accommodates
about fifty boys and If 10 had the means
could accommodate one hundred The
asylum has been well managed and
from the time OF its organization several
of the orphans have gone from the IN
stitution and taken favorable positions IN
life, as the management trust and believe
many more will do In the future II the
citizens of Richmond will extend imam
cial aid TO the asylum that has already
done so much good
The board of directors earnestly APP
peal 90 the citizens of Richmond 10 be
come annual subscribers tO the Richmond
Male Orphan Society The annual mem
bership fee commencing January lst) Is
s. life membership fee is 800.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04
Ashland News

The Ashland Graded school has opened
with nearly forty pupils and more TO
enter. Mr. f. l.. Johns is the president
The school building has been renovated
and enlarged.
The pulpits of all the churches were
filled by their respective pastors on the
Sabbath except the Baptist Congrega.
tions large, morning and night.
There are eight churches in The town
Of Ashland
The regular monthly service for young
people at the Presbyterian church was
held at o'clock ty the pastor
Mt and Mrs. Otha Kean have returned
from Dagger's Springs.
The Ashland Reading Club resumes It's
exercises this Monday night
Rev. Dr. Kerr of Richmond will deliver
his lecture ON Scotland at the Presby-
terian church on Tuesday night at :
o'clock.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04
: RUNAwAY ENGINE.
Tearing Through streets and wreokinx
Two Locomotives.

Two Locomotives.
OswEoo. n. Y, October "a special
train on the Oswego and Pi@nix rail
road. conveying Justice Irving G. Vann
from Syracuse 90 this city, c0llided with
a switch engine Of the New York, Onts
rio and Western road near the eastern
limit of the town The engineer and IRE
man of The switch engine jumped when
the special struck IL, the throttle flew open
and the locomotive ran away passing
through the centre 0f the city and across
the bridge 20 the west side Of the river at
a speed vi about 20 miles an hour
On West Utica street II collided with
locomotive Of the Rome, Watertogn and
Ogdensburg railroad. completely wreck
ing it. The engineer jumped, but the
fireman was caught in the wreck, and had
a leg broken of The runaway kept on
at a fearful speed and met the PheniS
passenger train on the way to the station
Tor its passengers Both the engines
were badly smashed up and the coaches
were broken. Had the accident occurred
ten minutes later the runaway would
have met the passenger train on the
bridge here. and a great loss OF life would
have resulted. The special carrying
Justice Vann was not injured. There
were many thrilling escapes As the run
away crossed all the principal streets.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04

The ambulance was called out yester-
day as follows
At 7.3O am. 20 Pa C and Sizers tobacco
factory to a colored man, who was sud
denly taken ill He was conveyed TO the
Retreat for the Sick.
Al 10 o'clock TO the Clyde wharf tc
see a white man, who had been injured
bv a car wheel running over his foot
lie was carried home.
AT o'clock 10 the city Jail to see q
colored woman, who had taken lauda-
mum. She was carried 10 the AlmshOuse
Her name was Cora Cosby.
At7Oclock to see cOlored man, who
had been shot at the Fredericksburg
depot He had been shot by another
coiored man. and the ball took effect
under his right eye. The wounded mans
name was Jackson He was taken TO the
AlmshOuse.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04
MANCHESTER MATTERS.



Rev. DR.. Alexander Martin, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church M Danville, has been
in the city several days visiting friends.
The Doctor is accompanied by his wife.
To-day DR. and Mrs Martin will leave for
home, stopping in Charlotte county for
few days visit 10 their son
There is great need for additional
tearhers IN the public schools Of the city.
There should certainly be at least two
more One Of the white schools and one
of the cOlored schools have in each OF
them number of scholars far in excess
OF one hundred. and It is impossible for
the scholars 20 De properly taught or for
the teachers 90 preserve proper discipline
The school fund it is believed on all sides
/. ample tO provide salaries. about twenty
dollars per month, for two assistant teach
ers. The school board will doubtless
meet some day this week to receive the
report of the Council Finance Committee
ON this subject
Though wOrkmcn have been hand at
work "a week the break I'm the canal has
not been yet repaired The present status
is now just simply this There Is no wa
ter I'm the city reservoir because there IL
none I'M the canal to pump. the fire hy-
drants are drv. and those who have pri-
vate hvdrants are without water. All the
mills. cotton. Hour, meal, paper, ana SUI
mac. are idle. and several hundred hands
have nothing to do 10 is thought that
several days will elapse before the break
is repaired
The public schools of Chesterfield yes
terday opened their session and the at
tendance was very large.
AT The churches Sunday All the regular
pastors filed their respective pulpits.
/ Rev. John g.. Anderson who has for the
past month preached for the Prcsbyte-
rian congregation, preached his last ser
mon Sunday He has greatly pleased the
w0rshippers and endeared himself 20 al
with whom he came In contact
Rev George II. Wiley Of the Fifth
street Methodist church conducted che
exercises al the Railroad Reading Room,
/ Sunday afternoon
/ The City Democratic Committee were
| t0 meet last might at the Mayor court
room t0 transact important business con-
nected with the canvass. I'm few days
/ they will have The city All astir, and IN
conjunction with the committee Of one
| hundred win see hat every Democratic
voter is registered and brought 10 the
polls on election day
Several members of the cambridge
street Baptist church are talking about
putting I'm electric lights in their church.
The trouble with a church is that as q
| general thing. the lights are only used
about one hour and a half on two nights
/ I'm week. and therefore 10 would be diff.
| dcult to get this light furnished at cost
which would compare with kerosene OIL
Nr j. A. Blankenship. Manchester
sculpt0r.who lcft the city hyeyears ago 90
pursue DIS -udiesis IN The city ON ayisit
/ He I. completing painting now at Mr.
John A. Elder, studio in Richmond
/ Mr. Blankenship brought with him a
piece of sculpture entitled "Mirth' which
/ he will place on exhibition in Richmond.
/ ON the 18Th hc sails for Paris TO prosecute
his studies. and expects 90 De gone about
/ TWO years.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04
serinn.IY Shot.

Yesterday afternoon about D o'clock a
white man named William j Marshall
got into an alteration with negro
named William Johnson. In the course
of the quarrel Johnson threw stone at
Marshall and the latter drew pistol and
shot him, the ball entering just below
the left eye. The ambulance was called
for and the wounded man taken 10 the
Almshouse, where he lies in very criti-
cal condition with but slim chances OF re
coyery. In fact, he was reported dead
last night.
Marshall was arrested and taken TO the
Third police station. He will be brought
M before the Police Court this morning
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-10-04
The Hastings Court.

The October term of the Hastings
Court opened yesterday. The grand
Jury was sworn as follows. John W
Beyeridge (foreman), Thomas W. Tignor
James Johnston, George ID. Thaxton
Anthony Bargamin, c. A. Berrian, aud
Edgar G.. Gum.
Six true bills were found against Robert
Coleman for larceny, and against John
Cox, Charles Courtney, james Ford
Washington Ham, j. Phillips, and Gray
Shinault, for misdemeanOrs.